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Lock Rekeying in Hawthorne, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in Hawthorne, California, 24/7. We come to your home, apartment, or business and rekey your existing locks so old keys stop working. For a move, sale, or tenant turnover, call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so a new key works and every old key becomes useless. The lock itself stays on the door. You get the same security reset you would after replacing hardware, usually without the cost of new locks and without altering the look of your entry. In a city like Hawthorne, where so many people move in and out, it is one of the most practical security steps available.

Hawthorne has a distinct mix of housing. There are small 1940s and 50s stucco tract homes built for aerospace workers, plenty of mid-century apartments and dingbats along and around Hawthorne Blvd, and newer condo and townhome communities like 360 South Bay. Each has its own rekeying needs: original post-war hardware that may be worn, rental units that turn over often, and newer developments with modern deadbolts.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on showing up and doing the work properly. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit. We bring the tools and key stock to your door, whether it is a front door in Holly Glen, a unit near Bodger Park, or a suite near the airport.

How it works in Hawthorne

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what you have: a new home, a tenant change, lost keys, or a security scare. Tell us how many locks are involved and what kind they are, such as entry knobs, deadbolts, side doors, or a garage service door.

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    We come to you

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your Hawthorne address with the tools and key blanks needed for most residential and light commercial locks. Nobody has to go to a shop, because there isn't one.

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    Inspect the existing hardware

    Before changing anything, we check that each lock is in good working order. Older 1950s hardware sometimes has worn pins, loose cylinders, or sticky latches. If a lock cannot be rekeyed reliably, we say so and explain the options.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove each cylinder, replace the internal pin configuration, and cut new keys to match. Where it makes sense, we key several locks alike so you carry one key for the front door, side door, and garage entry.

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    Test every lock and key

    We operate each lock with the new key several times, confirm the old key no longer turns, and check that doors latch and deadbolts throw smoothly. You leave with working keys and a clear picture of what was done.

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    Talk through next steps

    If we noticed a weak strike plate, a worn deadbolt, or a door that deserves an upgrade, we mention it. It is your decision, and rekeying alone is a perfectly valid outcome.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed, since a single deadbolt is a different job than a full set of entry, side, and garage doors.
  • Whether you want all locks keyed alike or separate keys for each, and how many copies you need.
  • The type and condition of the hardware, including older 1950s-era locks, standard residential deadbolts, smart locks, or high-security commercial cylinders.
  • The time of day and urgency, because late-night and same-day requests differ from scheduled appointments.
  • Your location within Hawthorne and the surrounding area, and how accessible the property is.
  • Whether restricted keyways or key control are requested, as is common for commercial and light-industrial customers.

Why Hawthorne chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, 24/7, so a rekey does not wait on shop hours or require you to travel anywhere.
  • In business in Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to a call center.
  • Honest recommendations: if a lock can be rekeyed, we rekey it instead of upselling replacements, and if hardware is too worn, we tell you why.
  • Familiarity with Hawthorne's mix of post-war tract homes, dense rental buildings, and modern condo developments, and the different locks each tends to have.
  • Ability to key multiple doors alike, which helps homeowners with side doors and garage service entries and landlords managing units.
  • Experience with higher-security commercial work, including restricted keyways, for businesses in the aerospace and industrial corridor.

Lock Rekeying across Hawthorne

Hawthorne's housing history shows up in its locks. Many homes in Holly Glen and Ramona were built in the 1940s and 50s, and the original knobs and deadbolts are often still on the door. Previous owners, contractors, and relatives may all hold copies. A rekey after buying one of these homes resets that history at a modest scale and keeps the character of the original hardware. If you are in 90250 or 90251, we can come to the house, rekey the front, side, and garage doors, and have you on one key set the same visit.

Rental turnover is a constant in the apartments and dingbats around Hawthorne Blvd, Rosecrans Ave, and El Segundo Blvd, and near Bodger Park. Landlords and property managers often need the entry lock and deadbolt rekeyed before a new lease begins, sometimes on short notice. Because we run 24/7 and come to you, we can fit those turnovers around move-out and move-in schedules. Newer condo and townhome owners in the 360 South Bay area may have different hardware, and we can rekey or advise on smart-lock compatibility.

Hawthorne also has a serious commercial side, from Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field) to the aerospace corridor around SpaceX on Rocket Road and the legacy Northrop Grumman campuses. Light-industrial tenants nearby sometimes need a restricted keyway or higher-security cylinder, especially after an attempted entry. We can rekey or upgrade those locks, and we are reachable from I-105, I-405, Hawthorne Blvd, and Imperial Hwy at (323) 997-8867.

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Lock Rekeying in Hawthorne — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and replacing a lock in Hawthorne?
Rekeying changes the internal pins so a new key works and old keys do not, while the lock stays on the door. Replacement installs new hardware. If your lock is in good shape, rekeying is usually the simpler choice. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
I just bought an older home in Holly Glen. Should I rekey?
Yes, it is a smart first step. You cannot know who holds copies of keys to a 1950s home. We can rekey the entry, side, and garage service door, and let you know if any original hardware is too worn to rekey reliably.
Can you rekey apartment locks between tenants?
Yes. Landlords and managers around Hawthorne Blvd and nearby streets use rekeying to make sure former tenants' keys no longer work. We are available 24/7 and mobile, so it can be scheduled around your turnover.
Can all my doors be keyed to one key?
Usually, yes. We can key your front door, side door, and garage service door alike so you carry one key. Some locks from different manufacturers may have limitations, which we check on site.
Do you offer rekeying after an attempted break-in at a business near the airport?
Yes. We can rekey or upgrade to a high-security cylinder with a restricted keyway, and we will inspect the door and strike hardware for damage. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We bring the tools and key blanks to your Hawthorne home, apartment, or business.
Can smart locks be rekeyed?
Many smart deadbolts still have a physical keyed cylinder that can be rekeyed. It depends on the brand and model. We can look at what you have, and if you are upgrading, we can discuss options for front and side doors.
How do I know the old keys no longer work?
Before we leave, we test each lock with the new key and try the old key to confirm it will not turn. You see the result yourself.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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